State Operations Intelligence Support Coordinator

Job Description and Duties

From wildfires to pandemics, the State of California is experiencing an unprecedented number of emergencies. If you are looking for a career path where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of vulnerable Californians, consider joining Cal OES.

The Cal OES Homeland Security Division's State Threat Assessment Center (STAC) functions as California's information sharing clearinghouse, focusing on strategic threat analysis and situational awareness reporting. It supports statewide leadership and the public safety community in their efforts to prevent, prepare for, mitigate, and respond to all crimes and hazards that could impact California's citizens and critical infrastructure. A key aspect of the STAC's mission is to maintain this high level of security while simultaneously preserving civil liberties, individual privacy, and constitutional rights.

Ready to safeguard California personnel, agencies, and technology from travel security risks? Join our dynamic team as an Intelligence Support Coordinator to identify, analyze, and mitigate emerging threats. As part of the Tactical Intelligence Unit (TIU), you’ll help California’s public safety agencies in identifying indicators of threats to the public.

Key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Applying the intelligence cycle to plan, collect, analyze, and produce tactical finished intelligence work products.
• Using law enforcement databases, homeland security platforms, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research to identify threat actors and trends.
• Generating threat briefings for policymakers, response agencies, and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with federal, state, and local partners (e.g., State Department, law enforcement) to share intelligence and best practices.

If you’re ready to safeguard California’s public safety through threat analysis and protect critical infrastructure from emerging risks, apply today—we want to hear from you! Join our team and strengthen the state’s resilience.

This position is located at our Mather Campus and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule which includes up to one day of remote work per week. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

DMV Pull Program: Participation in the DMV Pull Program is required. The position(s) require(s) a valid Driver’s License (DL). You must answer the questions addressing your DL on your application. Ensure you provide your DL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Conflict of Interest: This position is designated under the Conflict-of-Interest Code and is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict-of-Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

See duty statement for more information.

Special Requirements

Homeland Security : This position requires access to National Security Information, and therefore, selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance. Upon hire, candidates will be required to apply for the clearance, and once granted, they must maintain it as a condition of employment. Eligibility for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsored SECRET security clearance is also mandatory, and candidates must be able to qualify for and maintain it. To obtain a security clearance, you must be a U.S. citizen.

Application Package Requirements

To have your application considered for this job opportunity:

• List the Job Code and Position Number for this position in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” section on the State Application, STD. 678.
• List your most current employment history first in the “EMPLOYMENT HISTORY” section on the STD. 678.
• Provide the “From” and “To” dates with the month, day and year, the “Hours Per Week” that you worked and the Total Worked (Years/Months). You may include overtime hours.
• You must complete the “DUTIES PERFORMED” on the State Application ( do not note “see attached resume” in this section ). Failure to comply and your application is considered incomplete.
• SROA and Surplus are encouraged to apply and must submit a copy of their letter.
• Please note consideration shall be given to work experience gained in a part-time or full-time job, regardless of whether the job was a paid or a volunteer position or was within, or outside of, state service.

If using education to qualify please submit a copy of your transcripts. If selected, official transcripts will be required. Foreign education must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

NOTE: Incomplete applications received may not be considered. Resumes are welcomed but do not take the place of the completed State Application STD 678. Applications received via fax or email will NOT be accepted. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please send certified mail.

**A candidate pool may be established for subsequent vacancies.**
**All hires may be subject to a criminal background check.**
**We encourage applicants to apply electronically.**

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Strong critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in developing and maintaining complex data and spreadsheets
• Ability to research and analyze complex situations and data, identify potential solutions, and provide sound recommendations
• Experience conducting open-source research
• Familiarity with geopolitical issues and global security
• Multi-cultural experience and/or multi-lingual
• Familiarity with working in a collaborative, task-force environment with multiple partners, such as regional fusion centers, the California Cybersecurity Integration Center, and the Department of Homeland Security

Benefits

Cal OES employees are eligible for a number of benefits and working for us is a great opportunity to join a committed team. Benefits include but are not limited to the following:

• Free Parking
• On-site Gym and Locker room
• Electric Carport
• Excellent CalPERS state pension plan
• 401(k) and 457(b) Plans
• Flexible Schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Health, dental & vision insurance for the employee or the employee's family
• Investment in careers development
• Located near many local eateries, financial institutions, and the Light Rail Station

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

All applicants must provide a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager’s review . Failure to include an SOQ will disqualify an applicant from consideration. Your SOQ will be a determining factor of your qualifications for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will proceed to the hiring interview.

A resume in lieu of the SOQ responses will disqualify an applicant from consideration. A standard or generic SOQ will also disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Please review the Duty Statement for the Intelligence Support Coordinator position.

The SOQ should be no more than one page, single-spaced in 12-point Arial font.

Please respond to each of the following prompts, providing detailed examples and explanations where appropriate.

1. Describe your experience researching and analyzing open-source data and independently preparing reports and/or briefings.
2. Describe your experience working proficiently with spreadsheets and database files using Microsoft Excel applications.

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Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) section at the bottom of this job bulletin for the filing instructions and the SOQ Question(s). Applications submitted without the SOQ will not be considered.